New Zealand Formo withdrew from the WRC rally

Northern driver Adrien Fourmaux will not be going to Rally New Zealand (29 September – 2 October), the next round of the WRC World Championship. The official Ford M-Sport team announced it on Tuesday, September 20th, without further elaboration. Already absent from the last rally in Greece, the Seclinois seem to have been sidelined by the British team, even if the latter claims it will return to the rally in Catalonia.

This news is worrying for the future Adrian Formo. After, after Getting out of the way in the march of Ypres, the French had to lose the march on the Acropolis. Because his car could not be fixed in time, according to M-Sport. But after saying Fourmaux would be fine in New Zealand, The Ford team decided to withdraw his registration. Craig Brain And Gus Greensmith They will be there with the Italians Lorenzo Bertelliwho will drive a Ford Puma hybrid for the first time.

Fourmaux was finally disqualified in New Zealand

And it is the presence of this driver without reversing who has retrieved the third car that can cause concern. »« After re-evaluating Adrien Fourmaux’s goals for the 2022 season, M-Sport has withdrawn its commitment to Rally New ZealandThe English team explains in a brief press release. But she also confirms in the aftermath: M-Sport remains fully committed to Adrien and this decision was taken jointly with him. M-Sport can confirm Adrien’s return to Rally Spain for the Puma Hybrid Rally1. »

Adrian Formo He confirmed the news with the same conditions on social networks.

Al Shamali is currently 18th in the championship with only nine points and five retirements in nine races. It is clear that he is paying for these withdrawals and above all, the exits from the road where he badly damaged his vehicle as during Ypres’ career. in Belgium, Adrian Formo He was then in the fight for fourth place when he went out on the final day, while doing well.

Last chance in Catalonia

After the 2022 World Championships started strong with Sebastien Loeb’s victory at the Monte Carlo rallyM-Sport has accumulated misfortunes and underperformed. So much so that he might upset the team next year. It is said that contacts are underway with the Estonian Ott Tanak, in trouble with the Hyundai team. Good Corsica offers Pierre Louis Loubet You may worry too Adrian Formo.

The future looks very dark for him after such a heartbreaking season as well for his entire squad. The Rally Catalunya (October 20-23) appears to be the last chance race for the Cycline driver.